S93.02XA is the authoritative medical code for Subluxation of left ankle joint, initial encounter. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for subluxation of left ankle joint, initial encounter (ICD-10-CM S93.02XA), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Subluxation of left ankle joint, initial encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code S93.02A. Includes: avulsion of joint or ligament of ankle, foot and toe; laceration of cartilage, joint or ligament of ankle, foot and toe; sprain of cartilage, joint or ligament of ankle, foot and toe; traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament of ankle, foot and toe; traumatic rupture of joint or ligament of ankle, foot and toe; traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament of ankle, foot and toe; traumatic tear of joint or ligament of ankle, foot and toe. Excludes2 (not included here): strain of muscle and tendon of ankle and foot S96.-; burns and corrosions T20-T32; fracture of ankle and malleolus S82.-; frostbite T33-T34; insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4. Code also: any associated open wound. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S93.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S93.02XA in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Includes
Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes under this code.
- avulsion of joint or ligament of ankle, foot and toe
- laceration of cartilage, joint or ligament of ankle, foot and toe
- sprain of cartilage, joint or ligament of ankle, foot and toe
- traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament of ankle, foot and toe
- traumatic rupture of joint or ligament of ankle, foot and toe
- traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament of ankle, foot and toe
- traumatic tear of joint or ligament of ankle, foot and toe
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- strain of muscle and tendon of ankle and foot S96.-
- burns and corrosions T20-T32
- fracture of ankle and malleolus S82.-
- frostbite T33-T34
- insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4
Code Also
Additional codes that may be required to fully describe the encounter.
- any associated open wound
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Does S93.02XA require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S93.
Can S93.02XA be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S93.02XA and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: strain of muscle and tendon of ankle and foot (S96.-); burns and corrosions (T20-T32); fracture of ankle and malleolus (S82.-); frostbite (T33-T34).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S93.02XA in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S93 — Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at ankle, foot and toe level
- S93.0 — Subluxation and dislocation of ankle joint
- S93.01 — Subluxation of right ankle joint
- S93.01XA — Subluxation of right ankle joint, initial encounter
- S93.01XD — Subluxation of right ankle joint, subsequent encounter
- S93.01XS — Subluxation of right ankle joint, sequela
- S93.02 — Subluxation of left ankle joint
- S93.02XD — Subluxation of left ankle joint, subsequent encounter
- S93.02XS — Subluxation of left ankle joint, sequela
- S93.03 — Subluxation of unspecified ankle joint
View all 40 codes in the S93 family